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FD08 NRO

2008 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,726 mi
Last recorded105,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 NRO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 105,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 105,726 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 98,837 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 88,763 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 88,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 87,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,881 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 84,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,732 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 81,311 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 81,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,392 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 78,392 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,098 miles

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear reflector slightly damaged

no movement from cable when working nearside park brake but car did not swerve when using the decelerometer

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak around transfer box

Rear tyres wearing in centre of tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,729 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,638 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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FD08 NRO is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD08 NRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD08 NRO registered?

FD08 NRO is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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